Humanities - KS3 (Years 7-9)

To give each pupil equal access to the content and skills of Humanities subjects

To develop the specific talents of each pupil within the Humanities subjects, so encouraging each pupil to achieve to the best of his / her own ability

To provide each pupil with knowledge and understanding of the world in which they live, developing their appreciation of historical and political events, the importance of sustainability, different cultures, religions and ways of life

To encourage and develop pupils' skills of mutual co-operation and respect for others

To allow students the opportunity to make informed decisions about social, moral and political issues within the Centre curriculum

To develop each pupil's awareness of their own role and value within the local, national and international environment so as to encourage them to make a positive and responsible contribution to modern society

To work co-operatively with other subjects to develop cross-curricular themes and initiatives

Teaching and Learning

Religious Education
Pupils follow the Cumbria Agreed Syllabus, which is designed to foster a reflective approach to living by understanding the nature of religious beliefs and practices together with an understanding of the influences of these on the lives of the believers. Christian beliefs are studied alongside other major world religions, which we believe is essential in preparing students for life in a multi-cultural society.

History
The curriculum is aimed to give students an experience which encourages the development of skills, investigation and enquiry whilst securing a chronological understanding of History as well as developing enjoyment and passion for future study. Topics taught this year will include The Peasants Revolt and the Black Death, English Civil War, The British Empire, WW1 and Trench Warfare and WW2 and Life in Nazi Germany and the Holocaust.

Geography
The curriculum is aimed to give students an experience which encourages the development of skills, investigation and enquiry whilst securing a range of geographical knowledge as well as developing enjoyment and passion for future study. Topics taught this year will include Population and Map Skills, Tropical Rainforests, Weather and Climate, Plate Tectonics, Rivers and Coasts and Tourism.